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England Coast Path Short Section - Runswick Bay to Sandsend
Visorando Member
4.85 mi
+528 ft
-495 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ellerby (North Yorkshire)
Following the Cleveland Way, this section connects two pretty settlements along a stretch of coast in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park with breathtaking scenery. It begins with a walk along the beach and then a scramble up a ravine before climbing up to the cliif tops.
Runswick Bay to Kettleness Circular
5.02 mi
+469 ft
-466 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Hinderwell (North Yorkshire)
A lovely circular walk on the North Yorkshire coastline. It follows an dismantled railway line on the way to Kettleness and returns along the Cleveland Way with great views of Runswick Bay. It can be walked in either direction but the way described gives you the best views.
Sandsend Coastal
6.50 mi
+600 ft
-600 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Lythe (North Yorkshire)
A short and easy walk from Sandsend. Heading along the coast and then inland to pass through the quiet villages of Goldsborough and Kettleness before taking the coastal path back to Sandsend.
England Coast Path - Sandsend to Whitby
3.76 mi
+243 ft
-128 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Lythe (North Yorkshire)
This walk starts in the quiet village of Sandsend passing beaches and cafes then winds through the centre of Whitby finishing with a climb up 199 steps to Whitby Abbey giving stunning views back across the town.
England Coast Path - Staithes to Runswick Bay
3.74 mi
+420 ft
-397 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hinderwell (North Yorkshire)
This stretch of the England Coast Path passes through farmland and along the cliff tops. It links the pretty village of Runswick Bay with the holiday town of Staithes. The route passes the remains of Port Mulgrave which can be visited by a steep walk down to the beach here.
England Coast Path - Whitby to High Hawsker
4.32 mi
+669 ft
-443 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Whitby (North Yorkshire)
Starting at Whitby Abbey, this stretch of the England Coast Path gives some stunning views across the North Sea from its many vantage points. The route passes a lighthouse and foghorn station on the way. Be prepared for a few steep climbs and steps.
Glaisdale Circular
9.65 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,542 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Glaisdale (North Yorkshire)
Circular walk from Glaisdale taking in Glaisdake Rigg summit and Glaisdale valley.
The Esk Valley & Egton High Moor
10.44 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,112 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Glaisdale (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk explores the moorland to the south of the Esk Valley at Egton Bridge. Some of the walk is along roads which are generally relatively traffic free.
England Coast Path - High Hawsker to Robin Hood's Bay
4.05 mi
+522 ft
-889 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre (North Yorkshire)
This rural cliff-top walk shows off the best of the North Yorkshire Coastline with some stunning views and ends in the busy village of Robin Hoods Bay, once a haven for smugglers.
England Coast Path - Skinningrove to Staithes
4.93 mi
+676 ft
-636 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Loftus (Redcar and Cleveland)
This stretch of the England Coast Path joins the quiet village of Skinningrove with the bustling seaside town of Staithes with its pretty harbour. It takes in some high cliffs with views across the sea and fields passing the site of the Loftus Alum Works on the way. The first half of this way climbs using a mix of steps and steep grassy paths, some quite close to the cliff edge.
Around Goathland
5.71 mi
+732 ft
-702 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Goathland (North Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk around the lovely village of Goathland. You will see steam trains on the lines, two small waterfalls and have the chance to take refreshments at a unique country pub.
Skinningrove Coast
6.22 mi
+722 ft
-719 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Loftus (Redcar and Cleveland)
A walk that takes in some of the highest cliffs in the county
Robin Hoods Bay Circular
6.16 mi
+650 ft
-633 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Fylingdales (North Yorkshire)
An easy clifftop hike starting and finishing in Robin Hoods Bay.
Goathland & Howl Moors
11.24 mi
+735 ft
-728 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Goathland (North Yorkshire)
This lengthy North York Moors walk crosses Two Howes Rigg and circles the Goathland and Howl Moors. In addition the Wheeldale Beck valley is very pretty. For railway enthusiasts you may also see steam trains on the North York Moors Railway.
Glaisdale Moor
11.87 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,056 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Glaisdale (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors route has the disdvantage that much of the walk follows quiet moorland roads. However the walks offers some beautiful views of Northdale, Rosedale, the Fryup Dales and Glaisdale.
England Coast Path - Robin Hoods Bay to Ravenscar
3.38 mi
+837 ft
-249 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Fylingdales (North Yorkshire)
Starting in the busy seaside resort of Robin Hoods Bay, this walk takes in some of the steepest sections of the coast, open views give way to steps down through ravines. Passing through the site of the alum works, the walk finishes in the interesting village of Ravenscar, once planned to be a resort to rival Scarborough, but as you will see, the resort never materialised.
England Coast Path - Saltburn to Skinningrove
3.49 mi
+397 ft
-377 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saltburn, Marske and New Marske (Redcar and Cleveland)
This stretch of the England Coast Path connects the busy town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea with the quiet village of Skinningrove via some exposed cliff tops following the same route as the Cleveland Way. Along the way check out the sculptures and continue with the sculpture trail around Skinningrove.
Burn Howe Rigg from Jugger Howes
10.00 mi
+768 ft
-761 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from LCPs of Fylingdales and Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre (North Yorkshire)
A North York Moors walk that explores the moorland west of Jugger Howes.
England Coast Path - Ravenscar to Hayburn Wyke
4.35 mi
+348 ft
-692 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Stainton Dale (North Yorkshire)
This section starts in the failed Victorian resort of Ravenscar and ends at Hayburn Wyke waterfall. Initially the route follows open cliff tops with views across the North Sea before descending into woodland at the end of the walk.
The Hole of Horcum and Skelton Tower Viewpoint
7.53 mi
+650 ft
-653 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Lockton (North Yorkshire)
An interesting walk around and then through the geological feature known as The Hole of Horcum. There is a detour to the ruin of Skelton Tower and from there good views of the steam engines running on the North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway. The rim of the hole has the remains of Iron Age earth workings taking the form of dykes.
Farndale Circular from Little Blakey
12.02 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,014 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rosedale West Side (North Yorkshire)
A North York Moors walk that offers miles of easy walking around Farndale. There is some uphill walking at the start but the rewards are some wonderful views.
Dale Head from Rosedale Abbey
8.10 mi
+745 ft
-722 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Rosedale East Side (North Yorkshire)
A pleasant and interesting circular walk from Rosedale Abbey. Farmland, open moors and the remains of the old iron ore mine workings and railway. Lovely half way tea room at Dale Head Farm.
Rosedale Valley circular from Little Blakey
10.96 mi
+778 ft
-778 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rosedale West Side (North Yorkshire)
A relatively 'easy' but lengthy North York Moors walk that takes in the railway and mining heritage of the Rosedale valley. The walk also provides some wonderful views of the valley and surrounding moors.
Spaunton Moor from Chimney Bank
8.09 mi
+810 ft
-810 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Spaunton (North Yorkshire)
A North York Moors walk that is never too strenuous. The route offers some fine views into the Seven Valley with some wonderful moorland walking. In poor visibility a sense of direction and good map reading skills are essential.
A circular tour of Farndale: ridge top and valley bottom
11.77 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,037 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Farndale West (North Yorkshire)
This lovely walk takes you on a tour of upper Farndale; a delightful and peaceful valley in the North York Moors. Starting at Low Mill it heads immediately uphill onto Blakey Ridge and follows the old iron ore railway towards the head of the dale, with great views, before descending into farmland and eventually taking the riverside path back to Low Mill. Where the walking is on the road these are quiet and traffic will be infrequent.
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